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7.5

Android on Qualcomm chips can read extra data

CVE-2017-11061 · published 9 years ago
Summary

Android versions that use the Linux kernel on Qualcomm Snapdragon devices may read beyond the intended memory area when handling a specific Wi‑Fi command. This over‑read could allow unintended information to be exposed or cause instability. Apply the latest system updates from Google to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android 8.0
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing cfg80211 vendor sub command QCA_NL80211_VENDOR_SUBCMD_ROAM, a buffer...
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing cfg80211 vendor sub command QCA_NL80211_VENDOR_SUBCMD_ROAM, a buffer over-read can occur.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published10 Oct 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-11061 · NVD
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